Nominating a jazz educator for this award is a very easy process. Here is how it works:

1.You must be a current member of the WJE (check with Leesa Kuhlmann to see if you are current.Nominate a colleague for the award who also must be a current member.

2. Write a short paragraph explaining why you are nominating and how the nominee has influenced, impacted, or promoted jazz in our schools, community, or state.

3. Submit the nomination by email to the WJE secretary by November 1st and at that time they will send the information out to the WJE membership body and we will collectively vote on the award winner. The winner will be announced and receive their award at the WMEA conference banquet in January.